Symposium|Amputation/Prosthetics
Amputation of the Lower Extremity and Healing of the Residual Limb

Abstract: Transtibial amputation (TTA) is the most proximal level at which near-normal function can be restored prosthetically due to retention of the knee joint. Basic principles of surgical technique are described as well as variations in technique related to etiology and the extent of tissue trauma or disease.

Abstract: Knee disarticulation and through-knee amputations are classic levels of amputations, but relatively little used compared to transtibial and transfemoral amputations. But runners with knee disarticulations are winning the Gold Medals in the category of transfemoral amputees, which proves its superior performance.